About the role Clyde & Co’s Sydney office is currently recruiting for a Senior Associate, with at least 8 years’ litigation experience (potentially up to Special Counsel), to join our busy technology practice. This role will suit a senior litigation lawyer (with strong technology focussed experience) with a desire to build their own practice. The role has a clear path to partnership. Clyde & Co has Australia’s leading Digital Law, Privacy and Cyber Incident Response team. That team focuses on the full life cycle of data/tech/privacy issues for global and local clients, both ASX listed, mid market and SME. The team is experiencing huge growth in litigation arising from technology contractual disputes, cyber incidents, privacy incidents and cutting edge issues from fintech clients. We are looking for the right candidate to take the existing practice to the next level. This highly collaborative team is looking for a great cultural fit to help provide an end to end solution to clients for all their digital privacy and security needs. The right person will have an entrepreneurial mindset and is used to building long term relationships with clients. The team’s work comes from corporates, insurers and professional bodies. The right person will have an interest in leveraging the existing strong relationships into these industry sectors, to drive growth. A passion and strong focus on litigation and dispute resolution is key. Future growth opportunities include class actions arising from privacy and security breaches as well as complex, cross jurisdictional litigation with a strong tech focus. technology contract breaches cyber breaches privacy complainants and disputes consumer law breaches negligence claims insurance claims (specifically cyber and financial lines) other related digital law, technology, media and fintech disputes. Key skills and experience We’re looking for an ambitious lawyer who enjoys working as part of dynamic and collaborative team. Strong academic credentials. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently. Self-driven with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Excellent analytical, research and verbal and written communication skills. Excellent drafting skills with strong attention to detail (including with preparation of evidence, court documents and advices to client). Proven track record in assisting with managing medium to large scale litigation. Strong understanding of civil procedure rules (particularly in the Federal and NSW jurisdictions) and familiarity with rules of evidence. Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently. Commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business’ needs and assisting with actively developing these client relationships. Our Values Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We: Work as one - We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success Excel with clients - We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do Celebrate difference - We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement Act boldly - We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth. About The Firm Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organisations successfully navigate risk and maximise opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realise their potential; using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships; and minimising the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. For more information please visit www.clydeco.com How To Apply This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (including cover letter, resume and academic transcript). #LI-VM1 #LI-HYBRID We offer a range of tailored benefits, support and wellbeing initiatives. Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. 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